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A student says, “A bicycle cannot stand on its own because it is ...

A student says, “A bicycle cannot stand on its own because it is two-tired.” The humor comes from:
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  • A Paradox
  • B Oxymoron
  • C Pun
  • D Litotes
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A pun is a play on words that creates humor through similar sounds or double meanings. In this sentence, “two-tired” sounds like “too tired.” The joke works because the phrase refers both to the bicycle having two tires and to someone feeling exhausted. Puns are commonly used to create clever or funny expressions.

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